The dust has barely settled on the US 2012 Elections yet already speculation as to who will head the 2016 Republican charge is rife.

A number of names are being bandied around but don't believe anything you hear.

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Republican 2016 Candidates

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Age: 59
Occupation: Former Governor of Florida
Pro: He's guaranteed to win the 2016 Florida vote, no matter what
Con: 'President Bush' has a certain…'tainted' ring to it

Age: 50
Occupation: Governor of New Jersey
Pro: He was a rock for New Jersey during Superstorm Sandy
Con: He's as big as a rock

Age: 41
Occupation: Governor of Louisiana
Pro: An Indian face can only improve the image of the Republicans
Con: His real name is Piyush, he's nicknamed after his favorite 'Brady Bunch' character

Age: 63
Occupation: Lawyer
Pro: He has a superb moustache and always carries a packet of Werthers Originals on him. Probably
Con: He's never met a war he didn't like

Age: 40
Occupation: Governor of South Carolina
Pro: An Indian, female face could help over-ride the stuffy, white male image of the Republicans
Con: She attends both Sikh and Methodist services. Having two religions is worse than having none in the States.

Age: 22
Occupation: Youngster
Pro: She's not Glen Beck
Con: Her mother was derided for being inexperienced so skipping a generation can only be a regressive step for the Republicans